Interviews with Artists

Contemporary Indonesian artist Maharani Mancanagara (Rani) introduces us to her studio and the ideas behind her sculpture The Patron (2014) currently exhibiting in '#Perempuan 2021'. Presented as part of the Castlemaine State Festival and with support from Project Eleven, this exhibition celebrates voices and unspoken stories of Indonesian women – a platform for artists to share issues that are not always openly discussed in Indonesia. Puppet-like and almost lifesize, Mancanagara’s work addresses issues around education in Indonesia.

Contemporary Indonesian artist Citra Sasmita introduces us to her studio and the ideas behind her work currently exhibiting in ‘#Perempuan 2021’. Presented as part of the Castlemaine State Festival and with support from Project Eleven, this exhibition celebrates voices and unspoken stories of Indonesian women – a platform for artists to share issues that are not always openly discussed in Indonesia. Citra’s elegant paintings build on traditional forms of representation, yet she radically places women at the centre and core of Balinese historical and existential narratives.

Contemporary Indonesian artist Fitriani Dwi Kurniasih shares something of their working day and introduce us to their work. Presented as part of the Castlemaine State Festival, with support from Project Eleven, #Perempuan 2021 celebrates voices and unspoken stories of Indonesian women – a platform for artists to share issues that are not always openly discussed in Indonesia.

Contemporary Indonesian artist Maria Indria Sari shares something of their working day and introduce us to their work. Presented as part of the Castlemaine State Festival, with support from Project Eleven, #Perempuan 2021 celebrates voices and unspoken stories of Indonesian women – a platform for artists to share issues that are not always openly discussed in Indonesia.

Contemporary Indonesian artist Ruth Marbun shares something of their working day and introduce us to their work. Presented as part of the Castlemaine State Festival, with support from Project Eleven, #Perempuan 2021 celebrates voices and unspoken stories of Indonesian women – a platform for artists to share issues that are not always openly discussed in Indonesia.